General Crime Prevention And Safety Tips

Classrooms and Conference Rooms

Make
note of the room number of your classroom or conference room so if an
emergency arises you will know where you are and can direct first
responders to the proper location.

Make note of where the phone is in the room, and ensure the phone is
working. If not, locate an office or classroom with a working phone and
contact the ISCD Help Desk by dialing 5221 to report the non-working
phone. Make note of the closest emergency exits and shelter areas.
Emergency maps are posted in hallways, offices, classrooms and
conference rooms. In the event of an emergency, contact LCC Police by
dialing 911.

Offices

Make
note of emergency exits and shelters near your office area.

Know where the first aid supplies and fire extinguishers are located.

Secure all valuables. Lock them up out of sight. Personal information
and student personal information should be kept secure.

When you leave your office, even for a few minutes, lock your desk,
files and office door.

If you work after hours or on weekends, please contact LCC Police so
we will know you are in the building if an emergency occurs.

Lights and Locks

Remember to shut down all equipment, turn off the lights and lock the
doors when leaving an office, conference room or classroom. In areas
with windows that can be opened, check to be sure they are closed and
latched. This will promote safety, security and energy conservation.

Personal Belongings

Keep your belongings with you, or lock them in a safe place. Never
leave your belongings unattended, even for a few minutes.

When using the restroom, keep your backpack, purse, or other
belongings out of the sight and reach of others.

Textbooks

Keep
your textbooks with you or leave them locked in a secure location.

Mark your books in a unique way you will remember, such as writing
your initials on the inside margin of a certain page. This will help
identify your books should they be lost or stolen.

Locker Rooms

When
using the gym or fitness facilities, always secure your belongings in a
locker with a padlock.

While showering ensure your locker is locked. It only takes a second
for a thief to steal your belongings.

Do not store valuable items in lockers; valuables should be locked in
the trunk of your vehicle. (Lockers and locks can be broken open by
thieves.)

Children should not be left unattended in locker rooms. Children should
always be with their parent or guardian.

Vehicles

Park only in legal spaces on the street, in the College ramp or lots
or City lots.

Park in well-traveled and well-lit areas.

Roll up the windows and lock all the doors.

Keep valuables out of sight, preferably locked in the trunk.

Safety Whistle Program

Whistles are available from LCC Police for LCC students and
employees.

Whistles are intended to be used ONLY in emergency situations where
there are no means of escape, and you cannot get to a phone to call 911.

Blowing the whistle can attract attention to the emergency so someone
may call 911 or may cause an attacker to flee.

Whistles do not take the place of common sense self defense measures
(escorts, cell phones, walking with friends).

Personal Safety Tips

Park and walk in well-traveled, well-lit areas.

Walk to your car in groups.

If you cannot find someone to walk you to your car, then call LCC
Police 483-1800 to request an escort.

Have your car door key, or office key or remote opener in your hand
and ready to use before walking to your car or office. If an emergency
occurs, you will be ready to open your door.

Carry a cell phone.

Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Keep your eyes and ears
open.

Trust your instincts and gut feelings.

If you are being bothered or followed, call 911. Walk to a College
office and ask them to call 911, or ask a passerby to call 911. Do not
go to your car or to a remote area.

Report suspicious persons or activity to LCC Police immediately.

Emergency Phones

Emergency
phone boxes are located all around Main and West Campus. They can be
used to report any type of incident to LCC Police or to request
assistance. A map of campus showing the locations of emergency phones is
available on the LCC Police web site at: www.lcc.edu/police.

Lost and Found

All lost and found items on Main Campus and West Campus are to be
turned over to LCC Police. Items can either be taken to the LCC Police
office (GVT 251 on Main Campus; N181 at West Campus), or contact LCC
Police Dispatch at 1800 to request an officer to retrieve items.

If you have lost an item, contact LCC Police at 1800, or stop by the
LCC Police office to check if your item has been turned in.

When retrieving a lost and found item, be prepared to adequately
describe the item. You will be required to sign a Lost and Found card
when items are released to you. We also request persons to assign an
approximate value to the item(s) they are retrieving. This information
is kept for statistical purposes.

Found StarCards are turned over to the Parking and ID Office on Main
Campus.